Electronics & Computers

Believe it or not, good old-fashioned haggling can yield great results. Even at major retail stores, the salesperson is likely to have some leeway. Sometimes they can give you a better price, sometimes they can give you a free accessory. By haggling with them a bit, you'll … [Read more...] about Haggle for a better deal

Since many electronics burn through batteries at a regular pace, you'll save money by buying rechargeable batteries. The electricity it costs to refill them is a fraction of the cost you'd pay on disposable batters. Plus, you'll be helping out the environment since you'll be … [Read more...] about Use rechargeable batteries

From computers to major appliances, if a product is energy efficient, it will save you money over time. For example, an EnergyStar compliant computer can use as much as 25% less energy than a non-compliant computer. That will translate to healthy and regular savings on your … [Read more...] about Buy electronics that are EnergyStar compliant

A SmartStrip will help you save money on your electric bill by having a "master" outlet dictate the usage of the other outlets. For example: plug the computer into the master outlet and use the supporting outlets for the printer, monitor, speakers, internet router and any other … [Read more...] about Plug your computer into a SmartStrip

As soon as you get your new electronics equipment home, give it a 'test drive' to ensure that it works the way it's supposed to and that it came with everything it's supposed to. You want to be able to identify any issues and react immediately (while you're still within the … [Read more...] about Test electronics purchases as soon as you get home